Hello, book lovers! Reese Witherspoon has dominated the book club scene over the past few years. While we knew her literary expertise was valuable, we didn’t know its true worth until now … just south of $1 billion, apparently! Speaking of high-priced, MGM TV is transforming a memoir about motherhood in Manhattan into a series, and then we have those not-so-forthcoming but always glamorous tales from Tinseltown. So, without further ado, enjoy this mix of stories from the book world.
Wowza Witherspoon! Reese’s Hello Sunshine Just Sold for $900 Million: After the sale of their highly successful storytelling media brand, Witherspoon and CEO Sarah Harden will join the new board and continue day-to-day operations. — Variety
Bestselling Memoir Primates of Park Avenue Optioned for Series by MGM TV: Emmy nominated writer Yahlin Chang is set to adapt Wednesday Martin’s hit book about motherhood on the Upper East Side. — Deadline
Summer Reading Is a Storied Genre All Its Own: Dating back to the 1800s, here’s a brief history of the seasonal book selections that have carved out their own space in the book world. — The New York Times
Tune In, Drop Out, Read Tao Lin: Author Casey Barrett writes an experimental, autofiction-style review in honor of Lin’s fourth novel, Leave Society, which he describes as “a brilliant work of meta autofiction.” — BookTrib
Sally Rooney, Author of Normal People, Tackles Coming of Age in the Current Era: Beautiful World, Where Are You explores the longed-for, simple success markers of yesteryear amid a tumultuous 21st century. — Shelf Awareness
Anthony Veasna So’s Afterparties Is Absurd, Empathetic and Full of Social Commentary: A true testament to the late author’s talent, the short story collection “probes the complex lives of California Cambodian Americans.” — The Washington Post
The Reading List Is Book Therapy for Lovers of Literature: If you’re in need of some heartwarming fiction, look no further! This stunning debut celebrates books and reminds us of the vital role public libraries serve in communities. — BookTrib
The Dazzling Lies of Show-Biz Memoirs: Sure, the power of the internet keeps celebrity stories more honest now, but back in the days of early Hollywood tell-alls, what graced the page wasn’t the whole story. — The New Yorker
Family Secrets and Loyalty Abound in Debut We Are the Brennans: Nowadays, fictional families tend to be tiny, but Tracey Lange takes on this large, semi-dysfunctional family with refreshing ease. — BookTrib
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